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Unique ID: ESS-C44EB3
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constans dating to AD343 - AD348 (Reece Period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type depicting two Victories holding wreaths standing facing each other. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII no. 188 or 189
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Artefact not seen by FLO, recorded by information supplied by finder.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 343
Date to: Circa AD 348
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.54 g
Diameter: 16 mm
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Other reference: Finder's Reference 034-C0238
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Obverse description: Rosette diademed draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [C]ONSTANS [PF AVG]
Reverse description: Two Victories holding wreaths standing facing each other
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: *//TRS
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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